  Alderman at Large
Ward 3
871 Watertown St.
West Newton 02465
508-847-4855
thessmahan@newtonma.gov Best Form of Contact: E-Mail or Telephone First Elected: 2003 Occupational / Professional Experience: - Attorney & Mediator
- Hutchings, Barsamian Mandelcorn & Zeytoonian, LLP. - 2007-present
- Shapiro Haber & Urmy, LLP. - 1997-2007
- Ropes & Gray, LLP. - 1991-1997
- Law Clerk, Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court - 1990-1991
- J.D., Suffolk University Law School
- B.A., Tufts University
Current Board Committee Assignments: - Land Use, Chair
- Programs & Services
- Rules Subcommittee
City Based Issues of Particular Interest: - Land use
- Zoning
- Housing Affordability
- Environmental Protection
- Public Education
- Public Health
- Senior Services
Other: - Member, Massachusetts Housing Appeals Committee, 2010 - present
- Member, Fair Houising Committee, 2011 - present
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